Re: Dual boot - Windows 10 and FreeBSD encrypted ZFS

On 01/08/2025 00:04, David Christensen wrote:
> Assuming the SSD is not soldered onto the motherboard, if you intend to 
> run FreeBSD on the laptop daily and never use Windows again, but you 
> want to be able to boot Windows in case you need to run some Windows- 
> only hardware/ firmware utility, then swapping the disk is what I would 
> do; even if that means opening the laptop.  STFW to see if Lenovo has a 
> service manual.  Watch YouTube videos.  Research what SSD's the laptop 
> supports and buy a suitable SSD; buying an identical SSD is an easy and 
> safe bet.  Get the right tools, including an anti-static wrist strap.  
> Check if https://www.ifixit.com/ has a kit with everything you need.  Go 
> for it.

Pretty much the only reason I want to have Windows is as a decoy. The
way I have my other laptop set up (with Linux) is that the normal
boot sequence boots up windows, but it can be (invisibly) interrupted
to give the choice of booting up Linux instead. I had hoped to do the
same with FreeBSD on my other laptop.

	Julf